Jake Evans - NHL News & Rumors

Lights lamp again Evans scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Evans has scored in consecutive contests. The 29-year-old forward continues to fill a bottom-six role, but he's moving toward more of a two-way contribution rather than pure defense. The veteran forward has seven goals, six assists, 42 shots on net, 47 hits, 30 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 40 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Suzuki leads Canadiens in 7-3 home romp over struggling Avalanche

Nick Suzuki scored power-play and short-handed goals and added an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the struggling Colorado Avalanche 7-3 on Thursday night

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Wins it in overtime Evans scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Evans has a point in each of the last two games. The 29-year-old is looking more like himself now, supplying a little depth scoring to go with defensive play in a bottom-six role, though he often sees more ice time than that usage would suggest. He's up to six goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net, 46 hits, 28 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 39 appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs. VGK: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Bell Centre

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Energizer OT Winner: Jake Evans | NHL.com Jake Evans beats Akira Schmid on the backhand for his first career overtime goal and wins it for the Canadiens, presented by Energizer

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

HABS WIN IT IN OT 😮‍💨🚨

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Jake Evans scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Golden Knights 3-2

Jake Evans scored at 3:58 of overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Golden Knights vs. Canadiens - January 27, 2026

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Gets first helper since return Evans logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Evans picked up his first point in four games since returning from a lower-body injury. He missed 13 contests with the issue, and he's retaken a third-line spot. The 29-year-old has 11 points, 38 shots on net, 45 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 38 appearances this season. Evans should be a regular in the lineup thanks to his defensive prowess.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame @ BOS: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden

JANUARY 25 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Pregame vs. BUF: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media ahead of Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre

JANUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Canadiens gain an edge with internal competition, Jake Evans says With his return after missing 13 games and forward Kirby Dach playing first game since Nov. 15, it "makes everyone better," centreman notes.

JANUARY 20 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Media op: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Monday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

Postgame @ OTT: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Off injured reserve Evans (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Evans was described as a game-time decision for Saturday's clash against Ottawa, but this move indicates that he's available. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 20 due to the injury. Evan is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity, and his return might result in Sammy Blais being a healthy scratch versus the Senators.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Evans (lower body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game in Ottawa, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Evans has missed the last 13 games since getting hurt Dec. 20 versus Pittsburgh. Evans has five goals, five assists and 44 hits in 34 contests this season. He will have to be activated from injured reserve, should he enter the lineup.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Jake Evans out 4-6 weeks; Montembeault recalled from Laval Evans was hurt, apparently in the left knee, in the first period on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens provide official timeline on Jake Evans injury. Evans will be out long term, but the Canadiens have dodged a bullet.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Will miss 4-6 weeks Evans (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Evans was already on injured reserve after suffering the injury Dec. 20. He has five goals and 10 points in 34 appearances this season. His absence might lead to Sammy Blais being in the lineup regularly. When Evans is healthy, he should resume his middle-six role.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Evans (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact The Canadiens recalled Sammy Blais from AHL Laval in a corresponding move. Evans suffered the injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Pittsburgh. He will miss at least the next two games, starting with Sunday's rematch against the Penguins, after moving to injured reserve. Evans has five goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 44 hits through 34 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting road trip Evans (lower body) won't be with the Canadiens for their game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Evans was injured Saturday and will undergo further evaluation. The Canadiens don't have any extra forwards available, so it's possible Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup as a seventh defenseman instead. Evans' status for the rest of the road trip, which wraps around the holiday break, has yet to be determined. Phillip Danault (illness) is expected to link up with the team in Boston after being traded from the Kings on Friday and could step in for Evans in Tuesday's contest against the Bruins.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Evans suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Evans logged just 1:57 of ice time across three shifts before exiting the game. The Canadiens would be down to 11 healthy forwards if Evans isn't an option for Sunday's rematch in Pittsburgh, so Montreal might recall someone from the minors.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. PIT: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

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